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“Race” to Do a runDisney Event

A year ago, my wife and I completed the Dopey Challenge at Walt Disney World. For those unfamiliar with the Dopey Challenge, it is a four day challenge as part of the Walt Disney World Marathon weekend. It consists of running a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and full marathon on consecutive days. It ends up being a “Race” to Do a runDisney Event

A Free Upgrade and Late Check-out at a Disney World Hotel: What Worked for Us

The night before leaving for our most recent Disney trip, my excitement was creeping in, just as it had done on countless trips before. Looking for a task to distract me from the anticipation, I sat and mentally prepared for our trip, carefully reviewing our packing list, ensuring that I hadn’t overlooked any vacation essentials. My A Free Upgrade and Late Check-out at a Disney World Hotel: What Worked for Us

Disney Rumor Round Up December 2016

Welcome to the December installment of Disney Rumor Round Up! You can view the November edition here. Let’s get right into this month’s rumors! Disclaimer: none of the things mentioned in this article are official and may not ever happen. Magic Kingdom We are quickly approaching the Walt Disney World Resort and Magic Kingdom park 50th Disney Rumor Round Up December 2016